NHTSA Recall 02V287000: Gasoline (engine and engine cooling)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,011 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Chevrolet C6500.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V287000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02044 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › GASOLINE |
| Report received | November 4, 2002 |
| Owner notification | December 18, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain medium duty c-series and b7 school bus chassis equipped with a 7.4 liter gas engine and an impco lpg conversion kit. Some of these vehicles may have engine backfires with sufficient force to damage the engine air intake system and the air cleaner filter element.
Safety risk
If the damaged air cleaner parts are dislodged from their normal position, these parts could come in contact with the hot exhaust manifold and/or hot exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve tube resulting in a possible engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a redesigned mixer bonnet and air cleaner housing cover, selective upgrades in various connections related to the air induction system, and if needed, a new air cleaner filter. Owner notification began december 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Notes
GM recall no. 02044. Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V287000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet C6500 | 1999, 2000 |
| Chevrolet C7500 | 1999, 2000 |
| GMC B7 | 2000 |
| GMC C6500 | 1999, 2000 |
| GMC C7500 | 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.